I've found a few sources of lead, all of it is 'pure, soft' lead...about 75 cents a pound plus shipping. Is this an ok price? I've found 'lead' from my local scrap yard for 60 cents per pound, but I'm not so sure of the quality.
I want to know what I need to do to make the lead hard enough for 45acp and 9mm bullets. Also, is there a different formula for shotgun slugs, and what can I do to cast my own buckshot, I haven't seen a mold anywhere.
What can I do to find out if the lead that the scrapyard is selling is actually decent stuff? Is there any way to tell if it's going to be ok to melt, or the hardness without having to bring it home and actually try it?
Thanks!
I want to know what I need to do to make the lead hard enough for 45acp and 9mm bullets. Also, is there a different formula for shotgun slugs, and what can I do to cast my own buckshot, I haven't seen a mold anywhere.
What can I do to find out if the lead that the scrapyard is selling is actually decent stuff? Is there any way to tell if it's going to be ok to melt, or the hardness without having to bring it home and actually try it?
Thanks!